Group Life Insurance
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa is issuing a presolicitation for Group Life Insurance services for approximately 1,018 locally employed (LE) staff in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The official solicitation is anticipated to launch on January 26, 2026, with quotations due by February 27, 2026. This opportunity is for an insurance company to provide comprehensive life, accidental death, dismemberment, and disability coverage.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide Group Life Insurance for approximately 1,018 locally employed staff. Coverage includes life insurance, accidental death, dismemberment insurance, and partial and total disability. The premium rate will be in USD, per one thousand dollars of annual salary.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed-price with economic price adjustment, leading to firm fixed-price task orders.
- Duration: One base year with four one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Solicitation Launch: January 26, 2026
- Quotation Due: February 27, 2026
- Published: January 5, 2026 (Presolicitation)
Submission Requirements
All responsible sources may submit a quotation. The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. Quotations must be submitted electronically in two separate folders (Financial vs. Technical) to Addiscontract@state.gov, Attn: Kathleen Edgin. Submissions must be in MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format. File size must not exceed 30MB per email; larger submissions require separate files/emails.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to submitting an offer. This opportunity is subject to FAR 52.229-12 (Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements). Offerors must include Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance premium costs covering employees. A pre-quotation conference is planned, with the date to be announced in the solicitation.